NEW YORK, NY — August 28, 2019 — “For too long communities of color have been disproportionately impacted by laws governing marijuana and have suffered the life-long consequences of an unfair marijuana conviction. “Today is the start of a new chapter in the criminal justice system. By providing individuals a path to have their records expunged, including those who have …

NEW YORK, NY — August 12, 2019 — Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today said, “I am sickened by Monday’s series of assaults on Hasidic Jews in Williamsburg. In New York, we have absolutely zero tolerance for such heinous acts; they are completely unacceptable and are repugnant to our values of diversity and inclusion. “I am directing the State Police Hate …

Department of Financial Services, Division of Human Rights and Office of Children and Family Services Submit Comments Opposing U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Proposal That Would Undermine Protections Against Discrimination and Limit the Types of Insurance That Must Comply with Nondiscrimination Protections NYS Department of Health, Office for People with Developmental Disabilities and Office of Mental Health Will Also …

Entrance at 33rd Street and 7th Avenue Will Improve Access to LIRR Corridor from Street Level, While Enhancing Safety and Security for Customers Construction to Begin In June 2019 and Completed in 2020 Renderings of New Main Entrance and LIRR Concourse Improvements Available Here PHOTOS of the event and and final design renderings are available on the Governor’s Flickr page. https://youtu.be/tX3Q4v3ohG0 <iframe …

Signs Legislation to Provide Survivors with Knowledge of Their Rights to Care and Treatment Ensures Survivors Are Informed of DNA Test Results and Notified Before Sexual Assault Evidence Kits Are Destroyed Builds on Governor’s Record of Supporting Sexual Assault Survivors, Including Clearing the Backlog of Untested Rape Kits and Extending the Retention of Untested Evidence Kits to 20 Years ALBANY, …

ALBANY, NY — September 20, 2018 — “I was an Assistant District Attorney and Attorney General, and the rule of law is paramount. Joe Percoco is paying the price for violating the public trust. And it should serve as a warning to anyone who fails to uphold his or her oath as a public servant. On a personal level, the human tragedy for …